We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to be supervised by Dr Gemma Atkinson in the Institute of Technology, University of Tartu, Estonia.

Dr Atkinson’s research addresses protein functional evolution, using bioinformatic approaches and primarily focusing on the ancient families of proteins involved in translation of mRNA to protein. The PhD project will take advantage of the thousands of whole genome sequences now available for the study of evolution of protein families from the origin of life to the present day. Work will involve sensitive sequence searching to identify the presence and absence of particular proteins across genomes, phylogenetic analyses to reconstruct their emergence and evolution, and sequence analyses to link domain- and site-specific patterns of amino acid substitution with molecular function.

It is expected that enzymes with novel roles in protein synthesis will come to light as interesting targets for subsequent experimental study. Therefore, if the candidate so wishes, there is an opportunity to gain practical lab experience in Dr Hauryliuk’s lab.

The candidate should have:
• a Masters degree in a biological or computational discipline
• a strong interest in, and enthusiasm for molecular evolution
• familiarity with basic sequence and phylogenetic analyses
• experience in using a programming language such as Python, Perl, Java etc
• fluency in spoken and written English

Applications should contain:
• a full CV with detailed description of previous relevent experience
• a statement of academic interests
• an electronic version of the Masters thesis
• the names and contact details of at least 2 referees

The candidate is expected to start at the latest September 2012. Please send applications and informal enquiries to gemma.atkinson@ut.ee

More information about the research of Dr Atkinson can be found here:
http://lepo.it.da.ut.ee/~atkinson/gem_mac/...c_atkinson.html

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Hauryliuk

PhD, senior scientist

Tartu

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Веб-адрес: http://www.tuit.ut.ee/hauryliuk/hauryliuklab/Welcome.html

Требуется: Аспирант

Место работы: Другое в Европе

Область деятельности: Молекулярная биология (биохимия, генная инженерия), Компьютерное моделирование и Биоинформатика